Rhode Island Monthly March 2020 | Page 88

{ LIST } THE By Samantha Labrecque { where to eat } dishes including the fish tacos, crispy duck confit Caesar or kale, will defy expectations. 40 Market or Block Island swordfish. If oysters are your go-to, St., Warren, 245-1809, eliskitchenwarren.com. participate in the dollar oyster deal, Tuesday through Thursday. Landlubbers can choose from a selection Square Peg of dishes sans seafood including the seared beef Situated in Warren’s historic district, the Square tenderloin, butternut squash bisque, a variety of Peg is well-known for its stylish fixtures and fresh salads and more. Plus, sip on a signature cocktail, ingredients. It’s a neighborhood joint where the beer or wine. 448 Hope St., Bristol, 396-5820, staff greets you as though you are family, even if bristoloysterbar.com. it’s your first time stepping foot in the establish- Beehive Cafe ment. Seafood, burgers, sandwiches and a full bar? Located in the heart of Bristol, Beehive Cafe is a A SHORT DRIVE AWAY We’re there. 51 Miller St., Warren, 215-3831, squarepeg bustling space overlooking Independence Park and Black Duck Tavern Bristol Harbor. The small, two-story restaurant with For a laid-back weekend bite, check out the Black cozy seating serves breakfast bites from a season- Duck Tavern for a beer, a burger and some house- Chomp Kitchen and Drinks ally changing and locally sourced menu, daily made chips. For a little more heat, try the hot Some might call it overkill but Chomp is just too until 3:30 p.m. Try the bacon and brown sugar Nashville chicken sandwich or if you feel like con- good to serve food for shock value alone. One pancakes with butter and pure maple syrup or opt necting with your Canadian side, there’s the duck benign burger is topped with bacon and American for a heartier lunch option such as a butternut poutine. 31 Warren Ave., East Providence, 434-8703, cheese. No big deal. But then it’s also loaded down squash sandwich or grilled cheese. Beehive recently blackducktavern.com. with a slab of fried chicken, onions, tomato jam added a dinner menu that features platters and warren.com. and Swiss cheese and yet another smoked burger salads, sandwiches, entrees and more, Thurs.–Sat. Eli’s Kitchen topped with a handful of pickled jalapenos, pepper from 5–9 p.m. 10 Franklin St., Bristol, 396-9994, Burgers, flatbreads, salads — seems pretty standard, jack cheese, lettuce and tomato. Holy cow! 440 thebeehivecafe.com. right? Not quite. At Eli’s, the mundane is made Child St., Warren, 289-2324, chompri.com. miraculous. Burgers are formed with grass-fed { where to explore } Bristol Oyster Bar beef and smoked bacon, along with other pre- No surprise, given the name, you will find tasty briny mium ingredients. The flatbread is topped with East Bay Bike Path bivalves from Rhode Island oyster farms here. Slurp falafel and pickled cabbage and a smattering of Experience spring along the bike path with your back local seafood from the raw bar or munch on Mediterranean staples. And salad, whether it is significant other or go for a bike ride with your MAPLE AVENUE FAMILY DENTISTRY A Rhode Island’s premier multi-specialty dental practice. We have ten dentists in our practice, and according to owner Dr. Andrea Barone, Jr.,“The benefit to our patients is that they don’t have to go anywhere else for their dental care.”Providing the best dental care for each patient is our priority. We want to make sure that you have a smile that you are proud to flash to everyone especially with all the “selfie” pictures being taken. And if you are looking for a convenient dentist, we have office hours during the week as late as 7 p.m. and on Saturdays until 1 p.m. We invite you to experience a dental office that has been included in Rhode Island Monthly as “Top Dentists.” RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY TOP DENTIST 310 Maple Ave., Suite 107, Barrington, RI 02806 401-247-2200, mapleavenuefamilydentistry.com 74    RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l MARCH 2020 WEIGHT LOSS that lasts a LIFETIME • Natural and effective • Lose an average of weight loss 2 to 6 pounds/week • Maintain muscle while • Personalized ongoing support burning fat • Maintains energy levels • Learn to sustain weight loss on a long • Lasting results, resets your metabolism term basis Lifetime Weight Loss Offers an “IDEAL” way to Achieve Your Optimal Weight. Come learn about our medically designed weight loss method. 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway East Providence, RI 02914 For more information call (401) 300-7540 www.lifetimeweightlossllc.com